The Odengene Foundation has handed over a completely built 58 en-suite-room hostel to the Godfrey Okoye University, at its permanent site in Ugwuomu, Emene Nike, Enugu State.
The handover which was done on Friday, July 25, 2025, was dedicated by the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Calistus Onaga.
Capt. Nnaji cutting the ribbon with his wife (1st left) Bishop Onaga (1st Right) and Prof. Aneke (2nd left)
Founder of the Odengene Foundation and CEO of Odengene Air Shuttle (OAS), Capt. Evarest Nnaji, Odengene, said the hostel was one of his ways of giving back to society and thanking God for His countless blessings.
“It is a fulfilling moment as we commission the Odengene Charity Foundation Hostel at Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu State.
“This milestone reflects our enduring belief in the power of education, compassion, and the responsibility we all share to give back to society. Our heart is filled with gratitude to God for making this dream a reality.
“I believe that I shouldn’t do it to be known. If I do this and get honoured, then I am no longer doing it for God but for myself. My joy is to touch lives quietly, to give back, and to support education in whatever way I can.
“This isn’t a one‑off project. Through the Foundation, we are ready to take up more projects in the school. We are here to help you achieve your goals in life.
“We dedicate this project to the students whose lives it will touch, and to everyone who continues to believe in the mission of the Odengene Charity Foundation”.
Capt. Nnaji urged the students to make good use of the facility by focusing on their studies. He further announced that his Foundation would continue to offer scholarships to deserving students in need.
Reacting to the donation, the Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke, applauded Capt. Nnaji for encouraging others to give through his understated yet impactful generosity.
“These students have now realised that it’s possible to do charity. They will always remember that while they were students, a man built a hostel for them.
“What is outstanding is that you do this without noise, even those on your scholarship scheme—people who had lost hope of acquiring a university education—are beneficiaries of your kindness.”
Dedicating the hostel, the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Calistus Onaga, said: “This is a sacrifice worthy of emulation.
“We pray that this hostel brings eternal joy to Captain Evarest Oden gene [Nnaji] in God’s kingdom, and that everyone—students and teachers—who passes through these rooms will be richly blessed.”